Tag: December 1927
Poverty’s Deadly Grip: A Tale of Starvation and Desperation in Roaritor
December 27, 1927, Roaritor, Washington D.C. – In a city where the wealthy reside in opulent mansions, a stark contrast emerges in the lives of the working class. Emily Day, a young girl from a family barely scraping by, finds herself torn between her love for Kent Roe and her devotion to Marty Nolan. Emily’s…
William Edward Hickman Arrested for Kidnapping, Pendleton OR, 1927.
In a shocking turn of events, confessed kidnapper William Edward Hickman was arrested by vigilant Oregon authorities on the Columbia River Highway, 23 miles west of Pendleton. Hickman, who had been on the run since the kidnapping of 12-year-old Marian Parker, had seemingly evaded capture by traveling northward from California. However, it was when he…
Emily Wilson, Marriage Proposal Scam, New York 2024
In a shocking tale of deception and heartbreak, a 25-year-old Brooklyn woman has confessed to orchestrating a brazen marriage proposal scam, offering $10,000 to anyone who would tie the knot with her. But this wasn’t just a case of a desperate woman seeking love – it was a cunning ploy to win back her estranged…
California’s Fiendish Fury: The Brutal Murder of Marion Parker
In a city gripped by terror, the people of Los Angeles joined forces with the police to hunt down the monster who committed the most heinous crime in California’s history. The victim was 12-year-old Marion Parker, a bright and innocent girl whose life was cut short in the most brutal and senseless way. Related Federal…
Margaret Lilliendahl, Murder of Spouse, New Jersey 1927
In a shocking verdict, Margaret Lilliendahl and Willis Beach were found guilty of murder in the first degree, with a judge slamming down a 10-year sentence at hard labor. The couple, tried on December 10, 1927, in Maya Landing, New Jersey, was accused of killing Lilliendahl’s elderly husband. The courtroom drama unfolded as the jury…
Erawley Filipno Eises, Sudden Death, California 1927
On a fateful afternoon, December 7, 1927, a shocking scene unfolded in El Centro, California. Erawley Filipno Eises, a 25-year-old Filipino, met his untimely demise in his humble home. Eyewitnesses reported that Eises’ death occurred suddenly, leaving behind a trail of unanswered questions. Related Federal Cases Moreno Valley Woman Indicted for Helping Husband Flee to…
